Solanum dimidiatum
(Nightshade)
Solanum dimidiatum, Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco Co. 2466
Solanum dimidiatum, Mule Shoe Bend Recreation Area, Travis Co. 9469
Solanum dimidiatum, Mule Shoe Bend Recreation Area, Travis Co. 9473
Solanum dimidiatum, Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco Co. 2464
Solanum dimidiatum, Barefoot RV Park, Bend, San Saba Co. 9231
Solanum dimidiatum, Barefoot RV Park, Bend, San Saba Co. 9227
Solanum dimidiatum, Barefoot RV Park, Bend, San Saba Co. 9248
| Scientific Name | Solanum dimidiatum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SODI |
| Common Name | Nightshade, Western Horsenettle | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30425 |
| Family | Solanaceae (Nightshade) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Prairie, rangeland environment; dry, rocky soils. Plant: Erect, bushy perennial 1-1/2 to 2 feet, hairy stems with prickles. Leaves: Large (2 to 6-inch) ovate, dark green leaves, with 5 to 7 deep lobes and wavy edges; prickles along main veins of undersides. Inflorescence: A cyme with a few 5-pointed star-shaped flowers about 1 inch across, light blue to purple petals united at base, rarely white; 5 bright yellow stamens. Fruit: Yellow berry 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. Blooming Period: April to September. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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